EVALUATION OF DAQUQ REGION GROUND WATER FOR CIVIL USES

Abstract

This study has been performed at the Daquq region to indicate the suitability of the ground water which is important source for civil uses. The samples taken from (19) wells at different locations and tested at laboratories of north gas company at Sept.-2008.The tests included (electrical conductivity ,total dissolved solids ,PH-value ,concentration of some anions) were all conducted four each sample . The results revealed that surveyed ground water were free from pollution and almost suitable for domestic use. Some investigated parameters appeared to be near the recommended limits set by Iraqi standards, while others exceed the recommended values that the chemical treatments are necessary.